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England men’s sevens squad named for LA tournament

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Tony Roques has named his England men’s Sevens squad for the final leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles (27/28 August)    Drawn in Pool D, England take...

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

Familiar look to Blitzboks for LA Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens squad to contest the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park next weekend have a familiar look to it despite missing some regulars who were integral to their victory at the Commonwealth...

Laurie Fisher appointed Wallabies interim assistant coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have announced that Laurie Fisher has joined the coaching ranks in an interim assistant role for the Rugby Championship.     The current Brumbies forwards coach brings over...

Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites.     Mercer currently...

Leicester Tigers agree new deals with seven players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have agreed new deals with six members of the club’s Senior Squad.   Ollie Chessum, Will Hurd, Julián Montoya, Guy Porter, Harry Wells and James Whitcombe have signed...

Scott Sio joins the Chiefs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the signing of experienced Australian international Scott Sio.     The 30-year-old loosehead is Rob...

Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...

All Blacks silence critics

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an epic battle the All Blacks gain revenge for round one loss to get campaign back on track. The All Blacks scored early and late in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks...